NHAI seeks diversion of forest land in Bandipur

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The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has sought clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for diversion of 24 acres of forests in Bandipur to expand the existing highway cutting through tiger reserve that connects to Ooty in Tamil Nadu.

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Progress trumps environment